When one family learned a man had stolen items off their personal property – they had a decision to make. They could have responded with angry words – but instead they chose forgiveness and demonstrat…
The Beauty and Blessing of Confessing Personal Sins to One Another
When you mess up and do something wrong – what’s your first response? Are you quick to confess your sins to God and ask for forgiveness? Or do you try to “cover up” and hide your sin (as if God doesn’…
Embrace The Grace-Filled Valleys to Get You Through the Storm
When you’re down in the valley, completely exhausted, and full of fear and uncertainty – it can be a challenge to find joy. Although we are told to rejoice “whatever our lot” – sometimes our lot…
Home at Last – Christian Missionaries in Haiti Escape by Following God’s Leading
The world looked on in horror upon learning that 17 Christian missionaries (16 American and 1 Canadian) were taken hostage by the most violent gang in Haiti. While five missionaries were released over…
He Murdered Her Father but Teen Showed Forgiveness and Prayed for Killer’s Salvation
Eighteen-year-old Shelby often talked with her father, a Texas police officer, about friends he lost in the line of duty. She never imagined giving a eulogy at her father’s funeral, but tragically she…
Family of Pastor Killed by a Drunk Driver Demonstrates Radical Forgiveness
Could you forgive a drunk driver if they took the life of one of your loved ones? In one community, this unthinkable horror became a reality after learning that a drunk driver took the life of their l…
Bless Those Who Crush Your Spirit
When we’ve been hurt or wronged, our anger or grief can cause us to react in one of two ways. We can either seek revenge, vowing to “one up” our oppressor… or we can get on our knees and truly bless t…
They Destroyed Church Property and You Won’t Believe How This Pastor Responded
When a lead pastor found out vandals had completely destroyed a church bus he used to help at-risk folks, his first instinct was to get angry. With smashed windows and the interior torn to shreds – th…
Forgiving Someone Doesn’t Mean You Condone What They’ve Done
When someone hurts us – we give ourselves many reasons why we “shouldn’t” forgive them. We use excuses like, “But he’s not sorry!” or “I am too angry to forgive” – even sometimes the classic, “They ne…
Practical Tips on How to Treat People the Right Way, Even When You’ve Been Wronged
Whether it is a spouse, family member, friend, or co-worker, we’ve all had situations where no matter how well we treat someone – they often harm us or do us wrong. If we listen to our flesh, we’ll se…
